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WIC provides special checks for nutritious foods such as: Fruits and vegetables; Milk, cheese, eggs; Soy milk and tofu; Juice, cereal; Whole grain (whole wheat bread and tortillas, corn tortillas, brown rice, barley and bulgur); Dried beans and peas, peanut butter; Infant formula with iron; Infant cereal, fruits and vegetables. These foods do not meet all the daily requirements and are only intended to supplement the diet. WIC provides nutrition assessment and education including: Limited assessment and screening by staff who are trained in maternal and child health; Individual nutrition education; Nutrition and health group sessions; Instructions in food preparation and tips for food shopping. WIC provides breastfeeding education and support: Participants receive encouragement, education and help with breastfeeding. WIC provides referrals to: Health care; Substance abuse counseling and treatment; Support services for food, income and housing; Domestic violence services; Dental health services; Child support services